
Review Summary
2025-09-10T20:00:00
I am empressed with the quality and the common sense of this optic. Vortex went above and beyond!! Easy on the eyes and great clarity !!
Scott G.
2025-09-09T20:00:00
Great product.
Enrique G.
2025-09-07T20:00:00
Great optic, love the turrets
Marc S.
2025-07-08T20:00:00
The vortex pst gen 2 is probably my favourite scope in my entire lineup. It blows away other similarly-priced scopes with its exceptional glass quality, field of view, and crisp reticle. The turrets on the Viper are super tactile as well. I will be purchasing more vortex scopes; their entire lineup is hard to beat. It seems they have a scope for every application. I would love to have the chance to test out their other optics!!
Lyndon W.
2025-06-10T20:00:00
Great scope for the money! Tracks true. Reticle is perfect
Cecil E.
2025-05-19T20:00:00
Box got to me almost the very next day and I mounted it that very weekend. Scope has many amazing features a zero stop , parallax adjustment among others, zeroed it at 100 yards in 8 rounds im shooting a nickel size group. I plan to really stretch its legs big thanks to Vortex for such an amazing piece of gear and thank you expert voice for this opportuVortex. Have another scope a strike eagle on my my ar and have the same 5 star performance. 10/10 if you want to shoot a flea off a gnats rear buy vortex.
Nicholas M.
2025-03-12T20:00:00
Excellent quality
Emily H.
2025-03-02T19:00:00
Great optic, the zerostop function is great for making some long range shots and returning back to zero
Michael S.
2024-10-16T20:00:00
This scope is a great long range option. Clear sight picture from 100 yds to over 1400.
Patrick S.
2024-08-24T20:00:00
Very good scope, affordable clear sight
JEREMY H.
2024-04-22T20:00:00
Fantastic scope for the mid range price. Offers plenty of magnification for long range shots. Not extremely heavy. It is fairly large but it feels necessary for the solid glass quality and level of magnification. If your an experienced shooter and looking to extend your shots into the longer ranges this is a phenomenal option.
Cody S.
2024-04-14T20:00:00
Lo uso desde hace 3 años y no me ha decepcionado nunca gran visor para mi 308w.
Jose A.
2024-03-31T20:00:00
Awesome scope.
Patrick G.
2024-02-22T19:00:00
Great edges(even zoomed in), light transmission is great as well. A beautiful scope. The gnarled adjustment knobs are a good thing to have. Can't wait to hunt!!!
Ethan U.
2024-02-03T19:00:00
This was my first vortex scope and I'm extremely impressed/satisfied. Very crisp image even at max magnification. Easy setup. I highly recommend.
Peter B.
2024-01-21T19:00:00
Vortex quality like everything else from them. I love the reticle display as well as the profound glass clarity. Great optic.
Ethan M.
2023-12-27T19:00:00
Was looking for a 30 mm tube, 50mm Bell, illuminated reticle, second focal plane with a wide range of zoom for hunting but still under Razor or VX6 price range as it is not my daily hunter and this scope was the perfect fit for AR10. Turrets are crisp, vortex glass has amazing clarity, zero "fish bowl" on the edges of the field of view. Wish they included a throw lever but for half the price of a VX6HD or Razor it is a fantastic optic.
john b.
2023-12-16T19:00:00
Great optics with clear glass. Put this scope on my hunting rifle.
Steve W.
2023-11-08T19:00:00
Outstanding optic easy to adjust. Backlit reticle is awesome. Good at 1000yds!
Alex S.
2023-11-06T19:00:00
Extremely reliable and clear. An amazing reticle for advanced shooters.
Travis N.
2023-10-27T20:00:00
Crystal clear glass solid reticle. Not to heavy even with mount . Rather impressed with the quality of vortex's higher end optics ! Can't wait to tag an elk with it this year
Ryan C.
2023-10-25T20:00:00
I have used this scope for target shooting and hunting. Just killed a bull elk with it at 400 yards. I have used this optic on my 224 Valkryie, 6.5 PRC, and 7 SAUM with flawless results.
Jarrett N.
2023-10-22T20:00:00
This was my first Vortex purchase. I mounted it to a Ruger Precision Rifle and could not be happier. The glass is as clear as my more expensive but lesser powered Zeiss scopes. I also love the reticle. It is a little busy but a snap once I got used to it. Am going to order another for a Remington build I am working on.
David B.
2023-10-11T20:00:00
Great very accurate optic with super clear glass. Easy to use easy to set up. I have had zero issues with it and bought a second one for another rifle
Tyler B.
2023-09-26T20:00:00
Great magnification range. Bright images, outstanding color correctness, excellent fine detail, outstanding tracking. Dead on tracking on "Box Test". Turrets have nice tactile feel. Parallax adjustment range is very nice, especially at closer ranges. I own 4 of these scopes, using them on CZ 457 and VuDoo V22 precision bolt action .22 LR. I have purchased these scopes for the last 4 years. I shoot approximately 10,000 rounds rimfire ammo per year. Never a problem. Never a complaint. Friends I shoot with always envy these scopes.
Mark A.
2023-08-03T20:00:00
This optic was easy to set up right out of the box. EXCELLENT GLASS. I mounted this on a Sig Sauer Cross 6.5 Creedmoor. Lets just say nothing is out of range with this scope!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M H.
2023-08-03T20:00:00
As usual a great scope and affordable price. Backed by a lifetime warranty. I have 10+ vortex scopes. Whether going to the range or hunting you can't go wrong with the viper series.
William T.
2023-06-28T20:00:00
VERY CLEAR AND GOOD VALUE
MIKE O.
2020-09-20T20:00:00
I bought this scope about a month ago on a pretty good sale price. I wanted something that would work well for hunting and also to do some LR target shooting. This scope will do exceptional at both applications. The scope is very easy to adjust, the dials move nicely with just enough resistance, and the zero stop is great for elevation adjustments and back to 100 yard zero within moments. The glass quality is exceptional as well, the reticle is sharp and clear and I have had no problems adjusting to it.
Johnnyapplesee
2020-07-30T20:00:00
Last week I purchased a new Vortex Optics Viper rifle scope at a local gun shop. While installing the battery I screwed up and created a deep scratch in the battery cover. I couldn't stand it, this big scratch on my brand new scope I saved for. This morning I contacted Vortex this morning looking to buy extras, found none, and emailed customer service. Two hours later I have extra battery covers on the way at no additional cost. Love it!
Speeder
5-25x
50mm
3.4"
24.1-4.8'/100 yards
30mm
EBR-4 MOA Illuminated Reticle
Tactical
RZR Zero Stop
1/4 MOA
25 MOA
70 MOA
35 MOA
25 yards to Infinity
16" (406.40mm)
31.2oz (884.50g)
875874007505
All the features without a 2k price tag
By bmxdougherty
I have had this scope for a month. Everything has worked flawlessly so far. As you can see from the photos the scope shows the rifles accuracy very well. I had a little issue figuring out how to set the zero stop however since it is such a popular scope there are many videos explaining it online. Once that was figured out it has kept the zero the last three uses. I have not shot past 100 yards yet however am confident I wont have an issue. The one thing I wish the scope had is flip up caps i...
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The scope that everyone wants to try
By Horps
I had toiled in low end scope purgatory for years. Once the chance to participate in a long range shooting competition came up, I know it was time to move on up. Every review, every expert said that this scope was the one. They were right. The clarity of glass, precision of adjustment, and crisp FFP reticle can't be touched at this price point. This scope sits atop my Ruger Precision Rifle 6.5cm and it is basically a laser gun at this point with the 140gr ELDs. On top of all this, I can't s...
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This updated favorite hands an unfair advantage to shooters who seek to keep the upper hand in every situation from close quarters to long-range shots. The illumination dial is cleanly integrated into the side focus adjustment knob for easy access and streamlined performance. The glass-etched reticle offers shooters highly functional, intuitive and detailed hold points, yet remains uncluttered for optimal viewing and features 10 intensity levels with off positions between each setting.
Optical Features
XD Lens Elements
Extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images.
XR Fully Multi-Coated
Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.
Second Focal Plane Reticle
Scale of reticle maintains the same ideally-sized appearance. Listed reticle subtensions used for estimating range, holdover and wind drift correction are accurate at the highest magnification.
Glass-etched Reticle
Protected between two layers of glass for optimum durability and reliability.
Illuminated Reticle
Provides precise aiming under low-light conditions.
Construction Features
Tube Size
30 mm diameter.
Single-Piece Tube
Maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optimum visual performance, as well as ensures strength and waterproofness.
Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Constructed from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and rigidity.
Waterproof
O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the riflescope for reliable performance in all environments.
Fogproof
Argon gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures.
Shockproof
Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.
Hard Anodized Finish
Highly durable low-glare matte finish helps camouflage the shooter's position.
ArmorTek
Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
Tactical-Style Turrets
Exposed turrets provide fast, accurate and easily read elevation and windage adjustments.
Internal Mechanism Design Features
RZR Zero Stop
Zero Stop mechanism prevents the turret from dialing below sight-in range.
Precision-Force Spring System
Uses premium components in the erector-spring system to ensure maximum repeatability and ease of adjustment.
Precision-Glide Erector System
Uses premium components in the zoom lens mechanism to ensure smooth magnification changes under the harshest conditions.
Convenience Features
Radius Bar
Fiber optic turret rotation indicator provides a highly visible and tactile point of reference for turret rotations.
Fast Focus Eyepiece
Allows quick and easy reticle focusing.
Built-In Accuracy Features
Matching (MRAD or MOA) turrets and reticles facilitate fast and accurate shooting at extended ranges. The patented fiber optic Radius Bar visually assists tracking turret rotations.
EBR-4 RETICLE (MOA)
Hash-marked ranging reticle using MOA or MRAD based subtension lines for ranging, holdover and windage corrections.